Ecological Security Pattern Analysis Based on InVEST and Least-Cost Path Model: A Case Study of Dongguan Water Village

The famous “world’s factory” city, Dongguan, like many other places in China, is a typical beneficiary of China’s Reform and Opening-up Policy. However, rapid urban sprawl and economic growth are at the expense of the destruction of the local environment. Therefore, it is of great importance to esta...

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Main Authors: Qian Lin, Jiaying Mao, Jiansheng Wu, Weifeng Li, Jian Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-02-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/8/2/172